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Mused, in silence, on the art Which even to absence pleasure could impart; Ever before the eyes the one loved face, Aiding the memory with its present grace. Beautiful art, in pity surely sent To soothe the banish'd lover's discontent! Then pray'd they too his history and name, Wherefore and whence their gallant champion came? And told he of his vow, and of the maid For whose sake each high venture was essay'd. With earnest tone the painter said his way Beside the palace of the princess lay; And pray'd of his deliverer that he might Bear off his likeness to his lady's sight. And soon saw, with glad surprise, The colours darken, and the features rise.